Summary: Neef, the Green Lady's Champion and her fairy godmother, Astris are back again, this time its Neef’s mission to return a magic mirror to the very determined Mermaid Queen.
Analysis: The Magic Mirror of the Mermaid Queen is a fun option for a fourth or fifth grade class as an independent reader. It has mermaids, fairy godmothers, and a female protagonist that slays a dragon while on a quest for a magic mirror.
It would also appeal to those children that are interested in eco-friendly causes or the supernatural. I would use it to incorporate environmental science topics, or geography. I found that this book to be gender inclusive, and reinforces that females can be strong and capable.
If used as a pair book, I might pair it with one of the Harry Potter novels. I would like for the student to read both books then write a few paragraphs about the similarities and differences between them. This could be presented, on a voluntary basis, during a writing prompt circle.
As a follow up activity, I might have the whole class write a poem or draw a picture about one of the ideas the student highlighted in his or her book pair analysis.
Citation: Sherman, D. (2009). The Magic Mirror of the Mermaid Queen. New York: Viking Books.
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